Director, In Vivo Oncology, Scientific Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Director position is to have a scientific leader who is responsible for daily management of scientific and technical operation teams to successfully deliver external studies with scientific/technical excellence, to support company overall business development and growth, and to support company R&D activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management of daily operation of in vivo pharmacology scientists (study director, SD) as well as technical operation (TO) groups
• Directly supervise scientists and technical team in execution of external/internal projects, and responsible for scientific and technical training programs
• Assist scientists with trouble shooting and client communication
• Develop and implement standard procedures within the scope of scientific and technical operation to continuously improve organizational efficiency
• As the scientific and technical leader, participate in compliance management, animal health and regulatory aspects of scientific operations
• Closely interact with the R/D leaders who are ultimately responsible for the science of the product lines
• As part of the research team, participates in the company’s research program
• Take on study director role for major accounts if needed, and be responsible for all duties involved in external studies assigned
• Active client interaction and BD support, including but not limited to teleconferences and presentations to clients, hosting client visits
• Collaborate closely with other departments and functions to support overall company tasks
• Actively involved in scientific writing, including abstract/poster/ppt/manuscripts preparation, etc
• Conduct work activities in compliance with all relevant regulations including ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, SOPs, and general business policies, requirements and objectives
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities
• Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
• Plan, oversight, and maintenance of department budget

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Molecular and or Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology and Cell Biology
• Transgenic & Translational animal models
• Small molecules and Biologics
• In vitro and in vivo pharmacology
• 10 plus years of working in pre-clinical pharma or biotech research in oncology or preferably, immune-oncology

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Comfortable using computers, including an advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, and internet
• Exceptional organizational, time- management, and prioritization skills
• Able to multi-task with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
• Willing and able to work within a Quality System with oversight by QA and other regulatory bodies
• Able to troubleshoot effectively and solve scientific problems with little to no supervision
• Able to find, read, and understand relevant scientific literature
• Willing and able to work under the pressure of deadlines and find solutions to meet timelines
• Able to work across teams by being a flexible team player
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time
• Prolonged computer usage
• BSL-2 Lab Environment
• Able to lift up to 20lbs
• Normal office environment